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S88 folding chair by architect Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950's
S88 folding chair by architect Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950's

S88 folding chair by architect Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950's

Located in Genève, GE

S88 folding chair by architect Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950's.  This Mid Century Modern chair was acquired from a private collection and it features a black tubular steel ...

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1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Woven Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
'Woven Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design

'Woven Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design

Located in London, GB

Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...

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2010s British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker
Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker

Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker

By Wendell Castle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Crescent Rocker is an iconic Example of Mr Castle's Work Executed in Zebra Wood and Upholstery. Immaculate original surface Signed and Dated

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1970s North American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Zebra Wood

Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s
Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s

Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 6 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwork...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane
Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....

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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpen...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian folding chairs model "Savonarola", 1960s Intact and in excellent condition. Walnut wood. The term savonarola derives from the name of Girolamo Savonarol...

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1960s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Six Industrial Singer Sewing Adjustable Chairs, Stools, 1920s
Antique Set of Six Industrial Singer Sewing Adjustable Chairs, Stools, 1920s

Antique Set of Six Industrial Singer Sewing Adjustable Chairs, Stools, 1920s

By Singer

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare collector's set of six iconic Singer factory sprung chairs, stools designed in the US and made in the UK, 1920s. The set of six chairs, stools are made of cast iron bases with sprung backs, the seats are in height adjustable, sturdy solid wood seats, all legs are marked with Singer, manufactured by 'Simanco' and stamped in the sprung backs with the model number '94500', not all original leg caps are included. - Height: 78 cm - Seat height: 42 cm - 60 cm. Singer The Corporation is an American manufacturer of sewing machines, first established as I. M. Singer & Co. in 1851 by Isaac Merritt Singer. Buoyed by its success, Singer took the initiative in 1910 by marketing specially adapted furniture: a stool with cast iron base and original timber seat launched the range. Years later, the stool was fitted with a spring and backrest and became the illustrious adjustable chair. A "Simanco product 1920" refers to items manufactured by the Singer Manufacturing Company under the Simanco brand, specifically from around 1920. These products were primarily sewing machine components, such as parts for antique Singer...

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1920s British Industrial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Wide Chair with Carved Back
Wide Chair with Carved Back

Wide Chair with Carved Back

$345Sale Price|40% Off

Wide Chair with Carved Back

Located in Somis, CA

A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...

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20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series
Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series

Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Chair No. 5 of the Vrksa Series is a filler chair that is crafted in either Ash wood or Oak, using wood bending techniques. One of the legs of the piece emerges from the frame of...

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2010s Asian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Bentwood

Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.
Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.

Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Left and right. These are a married pair. Originally purchased together in the 1970s. Beautiful condition with very few sign of use.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey

Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

This is the children version of the famous Rey chair. Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971. Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screw less wood-to-metal connection. The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children. The chair is made with care from solid beechwood, with die cast aluminum consoles and glides. - rounded edges for children safety - timeless design - unique screwless patented wood-metal connection - Rey Junior...

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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Roanoke, VA

Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair, these look great coming and going. Beautiful rich finish. Sturdy and comfortable ...

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Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia
Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia

Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia

$760Sale Price|36% Off

Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia

By Cattelan Italia

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Fan' chair designed by Emanuele Zenere, a Postwar & Contemporary artist for the luxury Italian manufacturer Cattelan Italia, brand known for producing cutting edge, luxury designer f...

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1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, MISIA Ivory Bouclette, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, MISIA Ivory Bouclette, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, MISIA Ivory Bouclette, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Walter Lamb Arm Chairs
Walter Lamb Arm Chairs

Walter Lamb Arm Chairs

By Walter Lamb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Walter Lamb Arm Chairs. Manufactured by Brown Jordan Beautiful natural verdigris surface Set of 6

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Copper

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Uccle, BE

This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany. In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias Go...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs

Located in Nijlen, BE

Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...

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1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern
1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern

1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern

By Amat-3, Jorge Pensi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Toledo chair stackable designed by Jorge Pensi for Amat 3 Spain for Knoll Organic and streamlined shape lightweight cast aluminum. Unmarked. Dye cast alum...

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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning hand carved Black Forest hall set with marquetry inlay. These very well crafted pieces of Black Forest furniture are an incredible sight to see. The workmanship and the lar...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Chairs

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Wood

Frisée 250 Blue Chair by Cristina Celestino
Frisée 250 Blue Chair by Cristina Celestino

Frisée 250 Blue Chair by Cristina Celestino

By Billiani 1911, Cristina Celestino

Located in Milan, IT

Simple yet elegant, this exquisite design by Cristina Celestino will add a lively and charming accent to a modern decor. Fashioned of solid beechwood with a matte blue finish, it fea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat
Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat

Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare limited-edition example of the iconic Antony Chair, originally designed in 1954 by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. This sculptural piece is celebrated for its striking bala...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B). In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood. Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing. Literature: Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019. Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Tulip Chair, Space Age Design, 1970s, Fair Condition, Italy
Vintage Tulip Chair, Space Age Design, 1970s, Fair Condition, Italy

Vintage Tulip Chair, Space Age Design, 1970s, Fair Condition, Italy

Located in Taranto, IT

Tulip Chair Vintage 70s Modern Design. Signs of time present. See photos! to be restored! Height 82cm Width 50 cm Profondità 45 cm P.S. : IF YOU THINK OUR REQUEST IS TOO HIGH...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plastic

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mr and Mrs Settee Designed by John Risley C.1965 This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor. Original Black surface. S...

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s
Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set consists of two folding white garden chairs designed by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s. Despite slight chipping of the paintwork, they are in good vintage condition. The F...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Armchairs 1970s for Pozzi
Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Armchairs 1970s for Pozzi

Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Armchairs 1970s for Pozzi

By Pozzi, Augusto Savini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of four dining chairs model "Pamplona" designed by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 1970s, Italy. Vintage 1970s Italian dining chairs. Gunmetal silver lacquer wooden frames in a U-back...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995
Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995

Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995

By Gerard Van Den Berg, Label

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1995 by Gerard van den Berg, This stylish "Longa" lounge chair features thick, red buffalo leather, soft form shape and short wood legs. In good original condition with ...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

By Frama, Troels Grum-Schwensen

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base
Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base

Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Rattan Pod Chair
Rattan Pod Chair

Rattan Pod Chair

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1970s Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture. CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...

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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Modern Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Back, Dedar Tiger Mountain 002
Modern Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Back, Dedar Tiger Mountain 002

Modern Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Back, Dedar Tiger Mountain 002

By NOOM, Denis Sokolov

Located in Paris, FR

Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Sheepsk...

Tea House Chair in Mahogany
Tea House Chair in Mahogany

Tea House Chair in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this chair I took cues from both Japanese sashimono and English windsor chairs, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Classic Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Two Classic Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Two Classic Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or various chair. Produced ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Martin Visser Style Armchairs with White Skai Seating and Black Frames
Pair of Martin Visser Style Armchairs with White Skai Seating and Black Frames

Pair of Martin Visser Style Armchairs with White Skai Seating and Black Frames

By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century pair of Martin Visser style armchairs. These chairs have original white skai seating, black enameled metal frames and teak armrests. In original condition with normal vis...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wittmann - Josef Hoffmann - Fledermaus - Chair (6) - Beech
Wittmann - Josef Hoffmann - Fledermaus - Chair (6) - Beech

Wittmann - Josef Hoffmann - Fledermaus - Chair (6) - Beech

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in Budapest, HU

This remarkable set of six **Fledermaus chairs**, designed by the visionary Austrian architect **Josef Hoffmann** in the early 1900s and masterfully crafted by **Wittmann**, represen...

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1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture
Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture

Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Portland, OR

A fine set of eight Federal style gilded & japanned dining chairs by Kittinger Furniture Co., Kittinger was founded in NY in 1866, they have made furniture for the White House and Co...

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1950s American Federal Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with the simplicity of folk furniture. It is believed to date from the early 20th century. Over many decades, the wood has taken on a deeply smoked tone, transforming into a rich dark brown surface that seems to embody time itself. Countless blade marks remain visible across the surface, and the worn patina softly reflects light. More than a piece of furniture, it stands as an art object capable of anchoring an entire space. The Naga people are a collective term for indigenous tribes living in the mountainous regions spanning present-day Northeast India and Myanmar. With their own distinct culture and spirituality, they developed powerful forms of craftsmanship, including wood carving and weaving. Born from a life lived in close relationship with nature, their creations value symbolism and function over decoration, resulting in a profoundly primal beauty. Naga chairs...

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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle B13
Swiss alp escabelle B13

Swiss alp escabelle B13

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B13

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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